Matthew 12:5

American Standard Version (1901)

Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are guiltless?

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

Ezekiel 24:21

Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left behind shall fall by the sword.

Leviticus 24:8

Every sabbath day he shall set it in order before Jehovah continually; it is on the behalf of the children of Israel, an everlasting covenant.

Matthew 12:4

how he entered into the house of God, and ate the showbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them that were with him, but only for the priests?

Matthew 12:6

But I say unto you, that one greater than the temple is here.